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The Young Engineer Summer Experience

The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience
The Young Engineer Summer Experience

From£2,225.00

The Young Engineer Summer Experience is designed to give aspiring engineers aged 15-18 a comprehensive insight into the engineering sector.

Hosted in London, this two-week programme combines interactive workshops, real-world problem solving, and direct interaction with industry professionals. Participants will dismantle engines, visit significant engineering sites, and engage in simulations that mirror actual engineering challenges.

This experience not only enhances technical knowledge but also boosts university applications with a valuable qualification in work experience.

Limited places available: register now to secure your spot.

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Price
From£2,225.00
Duration
1-2 Weeks
Location
UCL, London
Ages
15-18
Start Date
6, 27 Jul, 17 Aug 2026
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Programme Information

Immersive Engineering Experiences

  • ‘Boeing Experience’: gain exclusive access to commercial aircraft alongside aerospace engineers and pilots at an airfield.
  • Explore supercar production and design with engineers from leading high-performance automotive brands.
  • Dismantle a petrol engine under the guidance of an expert mechanical engineer.
  • Design an aerofoil and test it in a wind tunnel with a Rolls-Royce engineer.
  • Apply structural engineering principles to build a bridge and test its ability to carry heavy loads.
  • Work as a materials engineer by carrying out metallurgical failure analysis and discovering materials science in action.
  • Pitch your own innovative engineering start-up in a simulated Dragons’ Den to a panel of experts.

 

Gain a Qualification and UCAS Points

  • Gain practical experience to strengthen your engineering university application and demonstrate passion and commitment to the field.
  • Have your work assessed to earn a Level 3 Award in Work Experience and Career Planning, equivalent to 8 UCAS points.
  • Complete an online assessment after the programme to receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter.

 

Meet Senior Engineers

  • Learn directly from engineers working in mechanical, civil, aerospace, materials and other key engineering disciplines.
  • Take part in private networking sessions with professionals who may become valuable mentors or career contacts.

 

Career Coaching

  • Receive guidance on how to secure competitive roles in engineering.
  • Advice on subject selection, university applications, work experience and extra-curricular activities.

 

World-Class Universities and People

  • Experience student life at University College London (UCL), one of the world’s top universities.
  • Meet ambitious students from around the globe and build an international network of future engineers.

 

Design Your Own Summer Experience

  • Choose from the following programme formats:
    • First Week Only (taster experience)
    • Two-Week Experience (full programme)
    • Two-Week Premium Experience (both weeks with enhanced benefits)
  • Accommodation options include residential or non-residential.
  • Residential students stay at UCL halls in central London, with meals, pastoral support and evening/weekend activities.
  • Optional airport transfers are available at checkout.

Week 1

Civil and Structural Engineering

  • Apply core engineering concepts to design a structural solution within realistic constraints
  • Build a weight-bearing structure in a competitive group task
  • Compete to impress judges and become the top-performing engineer

Aeronautical and Aerospace

  • Understand flight physics and design high-performing aerofoils with a Rolls-Royce engineer
  • Test designs in a wind tunnel and discuss results with aerospace specialists
  • Participate in a Mars mission challenge to design transportation architecture

The Boeing Experience

  • Visit an airfield and explore commercial aircraft with pilots and aerospace engineers
  • Rig and derig a glass fibre glider as a team
  • Work with engineers to programme a fly-by-wire control system

Materials Engineering

  • Isolate graphene and apply it to create functional electrical circuits
  • Conduct metallurgic failure analysis and produce a professional report
  • Receive expert feedback on your engineering analysis

How to Become a Successful Engineer

  • Learn key academic and career decisions from school to university and beyond
  • Build impactful applications: work experience, CVs and interviews
  • Receive coaching from professional engineers on standing out in the industry

Week 2

Enter the Supercar Studio

  • Access a major collection of classic cars and explore vehicle evolution
  • Disassemble a petrol engine with guidance from a mechanical engineer
  • Examine the shift from petrol to electric vehicle engineering

Engineering and the Environment

  • Explore sustainable design and its functional applications
  • Respond to a simulated climate emergency and design a group solution
  • Present to a sustainability expert and receive live feedback

Biomedical Engineering

  • Discover how biomedical engineers innovate in healthcare and technology
  • Conduct a patient case study and design adaptive biomedical solutions
  • Explore motion capture technology and prosthetic design with expert guidance

Electrical Engineering

  • Learn core electrical engineering principles and hardware–software integration
  • Design and code a robot buggy using Arduino
  • Understand and interpret electrical schematics

Networking Event with Engineers

  • Engage in a private networking session with engineering professionals
  • Ask questions and apply your newly gained knowledge
  • Receive tailored advice from experts in the field

Graduation & Certification

  • Celebrate your achievements over the programme
  • Receive an industry reference letter signed by professionals

2-Week Premium

Overview

  • Includes all Week 1 and Week 2 experiences plus 15 additional hours with professionals
  • Build a professional development portfolio and gain career insights
  • Assessment for Level 3 Work Experience Award and UCAS points included

Highlights

  • Attend masterclasses on CVs, LinkedIn, personal branding and Oxbridge/Ivy League applications
  • Complete psychometric and personality profiling to understand strengths and motivations
  • Compete in a strategy simulation and attend a private Gala dinner in London

Dates
This summer school has three intakes: 6th July, 27th July or 17th August 2026.

 

Venues
The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

 

Accommodation
Students live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.

All rooms are single and en-suite.

“I sent my daughter on the Young Engineer Summer Experience. She came home full of confidence about her future. Some of the experiences she got just sounded out of this world, but more than that she was so complimentary about the staff – both the engineers and the organisers. I would highly recommend this to other parents.”

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Download the brochure to discover more about the course and view a sample timetable.

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Our immersive career experiences are delivered by InvestIN, a provider of life-changing career experiences since 2012.

FAQs

Yes. You can book this course with or without accommodation.

For students who book accommodation, they live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.

Every student in our halls of residence has a private ensuite bedroom, and receives breakfast and dinner each day, all travel throughout the programme, and access to our fun schedule of evening social activities.

In our accommodation, students have 24/7 access to our safeguarding team, as well as their own dedicated house parent.

Bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis. We do not have an application process, and do not expect any of our students to have any prior knowledge, simply a keen interest in the career area!

We introduce each topic at an introductory level, with guidance from our industry professionals. There are also opportunities to work towards more advanced concepts where students feel comfortable.

Please note that all students must be able to speak English at a level B2 (intermediate).

What are UCAS points?

UCAS points are a numerical measure of UK qualifications used for university admissions. They help universities compare post-16 qualifications such as A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate.

For instance, a grade B at A Level is worth 40 UCAS points, and an grade 4 in a Higher Level subject at IB is worth 32 UCAS points.

 

How do I earn UCAS points on this course?

If you select ‘UCAS Points’ as an add-on to your booking of a 2-week programme, or if you select a 2-week Premium programme, you will have the opportunity to gain a Level 3 Work Experience qualification. This qualification is worth 8 UCAS points.

You can learn more here.

In addition to all the teaching and experiences included in the 2-week programme, the 2-week Premium programme also includes:

  • An opportunity to experience the London School of Economics (LSE) campus
  • Professional development and university admissions coaching
  • Psychometric testing and personality profiling
  • A private Gala dinner and networking event with professionals
  • A Level 3 Award in Work Experience and an Assessment for 8 UCAS points (this can also be purchased separately as an add-on to the standard 2-week programme)

Simply select your chosen start date, duration, and other add-ons at the top of the page, and click ‘Book Now’. You will be taken to a booking form, where you will need to fill out both the parent’s and student’s details. The process takes just a few minutes.

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